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This podcast song was penned in light of the current crisis in Israel-Palestine as well as Russia-Ukraine, but also reflects upon the countless unnecessary wars and battles over centuries in the name of politics and religion. Human beings have advanced in warfare to the extent that they can now destroy entire cities or communities with the push of a button, as seen with the atomic bomb - a prime example of the destructive extent of humankind. Furthermore, warfare has become increasingly insensitive when it comes to harming, abducting and bombing children and women.
Where do we stand as the human race? Despite evolutionary changes and social advancement, humans in general are unable to restrain themselves and maintain peace.
Humanity needs to come towards peace regardless of the situation and reflect upon the wrongs committed under political or religious pretexts. The concept that is very difficult to entertain in any religious denomination is that a person from a different faith is just as special and has a role in God’s plan. Together we are whole, and as we come together hand in hand, the artificial borders created by us will disappear on their own. We will thrive as humans once more. We're all part of God’s spirit and one with God. The world belongs to all of us. It is time for us to revisit old teachings and forge a new path to let humanity shine. Once we label someone, we tend to automatically divide them. We divide each other based on our names as well as our faith. We fail to see that we are indeed all connected.
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Why did religions form? Religions initially formed to explain the unknown. Religion provided answers to questions about the existence and purpose of life. Early human beings wanted to understand the natural world and its phenomena, such as the purpose of the moon and sun. Religion provided explanations and attributed them to supernatural forces or divine beings at times.
Mohammed K Paika:Religion also provided a sense of control in the face of and chaos. Belief in divine intervention and fate provided reassurance in the midst of adversity. Religious practices such as prayer and sacrifice were believed to influence the divine realm and bring about desired outcomes such as protection from God, healing and bountiful harvests. Religion served as a powerful force to unite individuals into communities based on shared beliefs and values. These beliefs and practices became integral to developing cultural identity, heritage, tradition, further shaping languages, art, and literature.
Mohammed K Paika:Religion provided a moral and ethical framework that guided individuals and promoted virtues such as honesty, justice, kindness, and compassion. Religious texts and teachings contain commandments and moral codes that believers were expected to follow with either punishment or reward based on adherence to these teachings and commandments. If these commandments were followed dutifully, then a reward would be obtained in the afterlife. Religion addressed the human fear of death by providing explanations for life after death, reincarnation or spiritual continuation. The belief in an afterlife provided meaning and purpose to human existence.
Mohammed K Paika:Religion provided authority and leadership with religious institutions and leadership structures emerging to interpret texts, administer rituals and mediate between humans and the divine.